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École Francaise de Hambourg

Germany, Hamburg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees €6,210 - 11,700
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages German, English
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Hamburg’s Lokstedt district, École Française de Hambourg (EFHH) serves students from age three through eighteen. The school follows the French National Education curriculum, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalaureate. A defining feature of the primary years is the Parity Bilingual Stream, where students receive equal instruction hours in French and German. The campus at Hartsprung features specialized science laboratories, a dedicated multimedia library (BCD/CDI), and indoor sports facilities. A unique initiative at EFHH is the "Sextant" program, which provides individualized guidance for students planning higher education pathways in France, Germany, or other international destinations. As part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network, the school maintains a specific focus on linguistic integration. Facilities include a daily canteen service providing hot meals and a private bus network for student transportation across the city.

Hartsprung 23, 22529 Hamburg, Germany

The Essentials

École Francaise de Hambourg has instruction in French.

Location
Located in Hamburg, Germany. The address is Hartsprung 23, 22529 Hamburg. Telephone: +49 (0)40 790 147 0. Email: secretariat@efhh.de.

Stages
Kindergarten and Elementary (Maternelle and Élementaire).

Type
French international school.

Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
After-school care is available every afternoon and during school holidays. Morning supervision is from 7:00 to 8:00. After-class supervision runs from 13:15 to 16:00 (13:00 on Fridays) with 13:15–15:00 devoted to meals, recreation, and time for homework, and 15:00–16:00 for activities. Evening supervision is from 16:00 to 18:00.

Food Options
Meals are served daily in the cantine as part of the after-school program, with lunch provided during the 13:15–15:00 period.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the AEFE network and is governed by a Comité de Gestion and a Conseil d'École.
Fees

Annual tuition at École Francaise de Hambourg ranges from EUR 6,210 to EUR 11,700 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- First-time registration (droits de première inscription): EUR 220 for the first child, EUR 140 for the second child, EUR 90 for the third child and each following child. These registration fees are payable at the time of enrolment and are non‑refundable.

Deposit (arrhes) for nursery/maternelle
- After an offer of admission to the maternelle/Kita, a deposit of EUR 350 per child is due within three weeks; this deposit is applied during the child's first year of attendance against the family participation amount. Failure to pay the deposit within the deadline may result in cancellation of the place.

Tuition fees — Maternelle / Kita (2025–2026)
- The nursery (maternelle) fee structure is split into two components: the family's remaining charge under the city of Hamburg Kita‑Gutschein (Reste à charge — RàC) and the specific programme fees charged by the school.
- The school's programme fees for the École Maternelle range between EUR 1,056 and EUR 2,436 per year depending on the child's Kita‑Gutschein and hours of care. The RàC set by the city of Hamburg can vary (examples published show RàC values between approximately EUR 48 and EUR 2,448 per year depending on family income and hours). The total annual amount payable by a family is therefore the sum of the RàC and the school's programme fee. Payment is collected by monthly direct debit before the 5th of each month.

Tuition fees — École élémentaire (CP–CM2), academic year 2025–2026
- Annual tuition (frais de scolarité) standard rates for 2025–2026:
- 1st child: EUR 1,530 per year.
- 2nd child: EUR 1,377 per year (10% sibling reduction).
- 3rd child and subsequent children: EUR 1,147.50 per year (25% sibling reduction).
- The elementary tuition covers school fees, on‑time curricular outings, and exercise books and workbooks provided by the school; some activities (class trips, optional projects) may generate additional, separate charges.
- Billing schedule: elementary tuition is payable in 10 monthly instalments. Modalities: payment by direct debit (prélèvement automatique) or bank transfer, before the 5th day of each month.

Billing schedule and payment terms (general)
- Regular tuition and care fees are billed and collected monthly by direct debit before the 5th of each month; elementary families may also pay by bank transfer. Bank account information for transfers is provided by the school (Commerzbank Hamburg; IBAN and BIC shown in the school's practical information). Notice periods for contract termination apply and differ by service (see below).

After-school care (GBS) and cantine costs
- GBS (périscolaire) monthly maximum tariffs (examples for the school year):
- 07:00–08:00: EUR 30 per month.
- 13:00–16:00: free for Hamburg‑domiciled children; EUR 140 per month for non‑Hamburg domiciled children.
- 16:00–17:00: EUR 30 per month.
- 17:00–18:00: EUR 30 per month.
- Holiday care: 1 week holiday care (08:00–16:00) shown as EUR 7.50/month equivalent (EUR 90/year); 07:00–18:00 week shown as EUR 10/month equivalent (EUR 120/year); families may reserve up to 15 weeks of holiday care per year and specific billing rules apply.
- Cantine (school lunches) is managed through the school's catering partner and ordered via the SAMS‑ON system; meal payments in SAMS‑ON are handled by PayPal or bank transfer according to the provider's procedures. Reductions and subsidies for GBS and lunch may be available depending on family income and sibling rules.

Other possible costs
- Occasional and itemised additional costs may be charged separately: class trips or residential trips, some extracurricular activities, materials for special projects. The elementary programme states that most textbooks/workbooks are provided, but class trips or projects may incur extra charges. The maternelle programme may involve programme‑specific charges depending on the chosen Kita‑Gutschein/hours.

Uniforms and compulsory clothing
- No compulsory school uniform is listed in the published practical fee and registration materials for the school; nothing is specified as a mandatory uniform charge in the school's fee and inscription pages. (School may issue guidance on practical clothing for activities where relevant.)

Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school (maternelle and élémentaire) with no boarding fees indicated.

Refunds and cancellation terms
- Registration fees (droits de première inscription) are definitive and non‑refundable. Arrangements state that registration fees and, where specified, deposits are retained in the event of cancellation.
- Notice periods for contract termination (examples):
- Maternelle/Kita: a 12‑week notice period applies from signature of the care contract.
- Elementaire: three months' notice (calendrical) from the end of the month in which the removal notice is sent.
- GBS (périscolaire): written resignation with two months' notice before the end of the school year.
- Situations where refunds or reductions apply (for example, city Kita subsidies or family income‑based reductions for GBS/cantine) are governed by the Kita‑Gutschein rules and the school's published reduction policies.

Accepted payment methods and billing routes
- Standard tuition and care fees: monthly direct debit (prélèvement automatique) is the primary collection method; bank transfer is accepted for elementary tuition. School banking details (Commerzbank Hamburg, IBAN, BIC) are published in the school's practical information.
- Cantine (meals) payments are processed through the SAMS‑ON system and may be made by PayPal or by bank transfer according to the catering provider's payment options.
- For some services, invoices and billing modalities differ (e.g., Kita‑Gutschein handling for maternelle co‑funding).

Sibling discounts and financial aid
- Elementary sibling discount: 10% reduction for the second child and 25% for the third child and subsequent children (elementary only). Maternelle/Kita fees depend on the Kita‑Gutschein and family circumstances; families may apply for AEFE bursaries where eligible. GBS and canteen subsidies or reductions may apply according to income and sibling rules.

Summary (practical points for parents)
- Elementary annual tuition example: EUR 1,530 (first child), billed in 10 monthly instalments; sibling discounts apply. Registration fees at enrolment are EUR 220/140/90 by order of children and are non‑refundable. Maternelle fees combine a city Kita‑Gutschein remainder plus a school programme fee (programme fees shown between EUR 1,056 and EUR 2,436 for 2025–2026); monthly direct debit is used for collection. After‑school care, holiday care and canteen are charged separately according to published GBS tariffs and the catering provider's ordering/payment system. Contract termination requires advance notice (maternelle: 12 weeks; élémentaire: three months; GBS: two months before end of school year).
Academics

École Francaise de Hambourg teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows French national education programs under the AEFE framework, with instruction in French. It comprises a Maternelle and an Élémentaire, welcoming children from age 3; the Maternelle provides daily exposure to German and, from Grande Section, German classes to prepare for CP. The Élémentaire is organized in cycles: Cycle des apprentissages fondamentaux (CP, CE1, CE2) to learn reading, writing and mathematics, and Cycle des approfondissements (CM1, CM2) with history, geography, sciences and technology. German is taught daily in Élémentaire (five German lessons plus two Sachkunde per week) and English is taught weekly (CP–CE2: one lesson; CM1–CM2: one lesson plus two with the English teacher). A 2023–2028 school project has been adopted.

Higher Education Progression
After elementary, students can enroll in the Lycée Franco-Allemand (LFA) for secondary education in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

Gifted and Talented
All elementary teachers are trained to identify and support high‑potential students.
Parent Experience

Community
Open Day 2026 was announced for March 21, from 10:00 to 13:00, inviting families to meet the school. The École Française de Hambourg earned the Élysée Kita label for its kindergarten. In 2025, the AEFE Director General issued a back-to-school message. CE2 classes took a train trip to Sankt-Peter-Ording in June 2025, and all elementary teachers completed training on identifying and supporting high-potential learners; a CM2A class read Ren, the Ninja in German class in collaboration with another class.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Comité d'Animation (Animation Committee).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The page welcomes visitors to the École Française de Hambourg and presents recent news. The news section includes items about open house events, awards, AEFE messages, student trips, teacher training, book discussions, and digital education initiatives. The school is located in Hamburg, at Hartsprung 23, 22529 Hamburg, with contact: secretariat@efhh.de and phone +49 (0)40 790 147 0.

Sports Facilities
The news items mention student excursions and activities but do not specify details about sports facilities on the campus.

Academic Facilities
The page references general school activities, including training for teachers and language/cultural programs, but does not provide a dedicated description of specific academic facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The page highlights various extracurricular activities and events, such as open house days, field trips, literature discussions, and classroom projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The GBS program provides daily after-school care and holiday coverage, with a dedicated period for meals, homework time, and supervised activities. Activities include science experiments and chess. Educators delivering the activities speak either French or German, enabling bilingual engagement.

Arts & Creative
The after-school program includes arts and creative activities such as visual arts (arts plastiques), sewing (couture), and pastry making (pe2tisserie). It also includes music and performance activities such as choir (chorale) and percussion (percussions). Other craft activities include bricolage.

Cultural & Language
Activities are offered by educators speaking French or German. Language of delivery is indicated by color coding on the schedule (blue for French, orange for German). This supports a bilingual after-school environment.

Social & Hobbies
The program includes a wide range of social and hobby activities. Breakdance, choir, capoeira, and various crafts are scheduled across the week. Sports such as football and basketball are offered, along with board games (jeux de société), media activities, and free play.

Community & Service
The school has a common vision document for the GBS program. It also has a child protection concept in place. The GBS framework is aligned with Hamburg's city education program, and you can contact the GBS coordination for administrative questions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The GBS program runs before- and after-school care to support well-being, with morning care from 7:00 to 8:00, and afternoon care from 13:15 to 16:00 (13:00 on Fridays) including meals, recreation, and homework time, plus after-care from 16:00 to 18:00. An activities block from 15:00 to 16:00 provides physical activity and recreational time. The program offers a safe, structured environment that promotes social interaction and overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Welcome to the École Française de Hambourg. This page lists school news and events. Open House Day 2026 was published on February 27, 2026. The EFH was awarded the Élysée Kita label for its kindergarten, published on October 10, 2025. The AEFE back-to-school message for 2025 was published on September 1, 2025. Other items include a CE2 trip to Sankt Peter-Ording and staff development for the elementary grades on identifying and supporting high-potential students.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The dossier is submitted online on Eduka for Maternelle/Kita admissions. The school reviews all applications. After acceptance, you will receive an email with the link to complete the full enrollment dossier.

2. Age and entry for Maternelle: Children who are 3 years old in the calendar year 2025 may enter Petite Section from the start of the 2025/2026 school year on September 3, 2025. New: children who turn 3 between January 1 and June 30 may join Toute Petite Section (TPS) on their birthday, and they move to Elementaire at their third birthday in the German system. If a child comes from a Krippe group, progression to EFH aligns with German age-based transitions.

3. Kita-Gutschein and funding: The City of Hamburg provides Kita-Gutschein subsidies for the Maternelle/Kita program. The remaining charge is determined by the city administration and ranges between €48 and €2,448 per year depending on income. The annual cost for the program (before Kita-Gutschein) can be €1,056 to €2,436, with the exact remainder determined by the Kita-Gutschein outcome. If no Kita-Gutschein is available, families should consult local services for possible partial funding. In addition, the fees and childcare costs are tax-deductible as the school operates as a non-profit entity.

4. Inscription fees and payment: A one-time inscription fee is payable at enrollment: €220 for the first child, €140 for the second, and €90 for the third and subsequent children; these fees are non-refundable and are due again if a former student re-enrolls after leaving for more than 12 months. Fees are payable by direct debit before the 5th of each month. The general terms apply to childcare contracts.

5. AEFE and internal scholarships: In addition to Kita-Gutschein support, families may apply for AEFE scholarships if the child has French nationality or for the school's internal scholarships for other nationalities. The AEFE scholarships are awarded by a commission and benefit eligible children for the school year; applications are separate from enrollment and follow the AEFE scholarship cycle. Details and procedures are available through the AEFE framework and the school's EDUKA/administrative contacts.

6. Dossier for Elementary (CP to CM2): Dossier d'inscription is completed online on Eduka. Entry to CP requires mastery of the French language, as French is taught as the language of instruction from CP to CM2.

7. Tuition and fees for École Élémentaire: Annual tuition for 2025-2026 is €1,530 for the first child, €1,377 for the second child, and €1,147.50 for the third child and following. Tuition is payable in 10 monthly installments.

8. Discounts and materials: A 10% discount applies to the second child and a 25% discount applies to the third and each additional child (the eldest is considered the first child). Textbooks are provided by the school, and tuition includes school-time field trips and exercise books; additional trips may incur extra charges. Inscription fees are €220 for the first child, €140 for the second, and €90 for the third and following; these are non-refundable and apply again if a student re-enrolls after more than 12 months.

9. After-school arrangements: Information about after-school care for elementary students is on the dedicated page of the site, and covers registration and program details.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships: The first period of the 2026/2027 scholarship cycle is open. Applications must be completed online or submitted to the social services office at the Berlin consulate by February 16, 2026. Scholarships can be awarded to children from families with insufficient resources to cover tuition in nursery, primary, and secondary levels. For nursery, children must have reached age 3 by December 31, 2025. Scholarships are allocated based on family financial and asset situations and are paid directly to the school. The allocations are decided by a commission twice a year (spring and autumn). Applications are independent of school enrollment. For the 2026/2027 period, online submission via SCOLAIDE is required, with tutorials available for account creation and application submission. Late submissions may be rejected.

Internal scholarships of the association: Families who cannot apply for AEFE scholarships may apply to the association for partial or full tuition waivers. This application can be submitted during enrollment or re-enrollment via EDUKA or by contacting the accounting department by email.

These are the two scholarship avenues available to families at École Française de Hambourg.
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